National Puppy Day calls attention to dog abuse, puppy mills

Published 8:50 pm, Friday, March 21, 2014

National Puppy Day falls right on the cusp of spring, which means you're probably getting the sniffles just by reading this article. Here are some of the best and worst dogs for people with allergies.

National Puppy Day falls right on the cusp of spring, which means you're probably getting the sniffles just by reading this article. Here are some of the best and worst dogs for people with allergies.

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Good choice: Poodles

Good choice: Poodles

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Good choice: Schnauzers

Good choice: Schnauzers

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Good choice: Portuguese water dogs

Good choice: Portuguese water dogs

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Good choice: Bichon frises

Good choice: Bichon frises

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Good choice: Soft-coated wheaten terriers

Good choice: Soft-coated wheaten terriers

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Bad choice: Cocker spaniels

Bad choice: Cocker spaniels

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Bad choice: Irish setters

Bad choice: Irish setters

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Bad choice: Dachschunds

Bad choice: Dachschunds

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Bad choice: Bassett hounds

Bad choice: Bassett hounds

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Bad choice: German shepherd

Bad choice: German shepherd

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National Puppy Day calls attention to dog abuse, puppy mills

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It's National Puppy Day, according to very important people who can declare nationally-themed days.

Colleen Paige founded the special day, including other internationally recognized animal-themed holidays, according to her website.

" ... It's a day to help save orphaned puppies across the globe and educate the public about the horrors of puppy mills, as well as further our mission for a nation of puppy-free pet stores."

For those not in the know, the ASPCA defines puppy mills as large-scale commercial dog breeding operations. Usually the dogs raised there are neglected and subjected to irresponsible breeding practices.